Sophomores 11/21

Grade: 10

Title: Gratitude

Goal Statement: Students will learn how having gratitude helps strengthen physical and emotional health.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Standard (s): B-SS 3. Create relationships with adults that support success B-SS 9. Demonstrate social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment B-SS 1. Use effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills

Materials:

    • Gratitude Quiz/Slideshow (below)

    • Scratch Paper

    • You Tube Video Clip (below)

Procedures:

  1. Have students take Gratitude Quiz Survey (below) and total their score.

2. Show You Tube Video clip (below) : The Science of Happiness - An Experiment in Gratitude. (7:14)

3. Take it a step further. In the spirit of Thanksgiving encourage students to think about or write down what they are grateful for then find a way to express their appreciation.

Discussion Questions:

  • How does gratitude helps strengthen physical and emotional health?

  • What are things you would be willing to do in order to show more gratitude?

  • Who can you thank today?

  • What are you most thankful for?

  • How can you influence those around you to be more thankful?


Gratitude